Regional Senior Marine Underwriter recruitment

We are seeking an experienced senior marine underwriter to take on responsibility for the Central Region in managing the underwriting function , including the development of necessary frameworks, guidelines and underwriting skills development for the region.

Reporting to the Regional Profit Centre Manager (RCPM) for Marine, the position will be based in Dubai, UAE.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Underwriting business within underwriting authority through a rigorous risk assessment process which includes consideration of loss control, claims history and all other appropriate risk management factors
• Playing an active role in the development of underwriting skills and design of products.
• Providing technical underwriting guidance to Profit Centre Managers (PCMs) as directed by the RPCM
• Ensuring adherence on a regional basis with all underwriting guidelines and referrals
• Managing the regional portfolio accounts in profitable and sustainable manner, assessing overall performance of the portfolio and managing it with the lolcal Profit Centre Managers
• Managing regional reports and estimates
• Continuously working to reduce the expense ratio through constant attention to efficiencies and opportunities to maximize productivity through streamlining of processes regionally
• Conducting and following up on audits, regulatory and compliance requirements

The successful candidate will possess at least 5 years' solid marine underwriting experience and will ideally have had exposure to underwriting at a regional level. A sense of entrepreneurialism, strong leadership skills, initiative and a strategic focus will also be essential for success.

Chartis is a world leading property-casualty and general insurance organization serving more than 40 million clients in over 160 countries and jurisdictions. With a 90-year history, one of the industry’s most extensive ranges of products and services, deep claims expertise and excellent financial strength, Chartis enables its commercial and personal insurance clients alike to manage virtually any risk with confidence. For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.Chartisinsurance.com.

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